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508 East 14th Street, Washington, MO 63090
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Graveside service
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St. Peter's UCC Cemetery
1700 East Fifth Street, Washington, MO 63090
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Terry Taylor Obituary
He is survived by his wife, Vera Taylor; son, Dave (Phyllis) Taylor of Nashville, TN; daughter, Debbie (Berney) Esser of Mount Vernon, IL; five grandchildren, Lori (Josh) Willeford; Rachel (Michael) Morton; Amanda Taylor; Joshua (Hilary) Esser; Jason (Jori) Esser; seven great-grandchildren, Weston Willeford, Taylor Willeford, Lincoln Willeford, Madeline Esser, Lillian Esser, Blair Esser, Benjamin Esser; one step-son, John (Heather) Gerner; three step-grandchildren, Adam (April) Gerner, Michael Gerner; Jacqueline Gerner; three step-great-grandchildren, Noah Gerner, Marren Gerner, Kira Gerner; along with many other cherished family members and friends.
Visitation for 97-year-old Terry Taylor will be held from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, Missouri. A funeral service will begin at 12:00 PM with interment immediately following at St. Peter's United Church of Christ Cemetery in Washington. A luncheon at the American Legion Post 218 will immediately follow interment.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Pregnancy Assistance Center in Washington, MO.
The Taylor family is served by Oltmann Funeral Home in Washington, MO.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
19
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Oltmann Funeral Home - Washington
508 East 14th Street, Washington, MO 63090
Send FlowersDec
19
Funeral service
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
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Send FlowersDec
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Graveside service
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
St. Peter's UCC Cemetery
1700 East Fifth Street, Washington, MO 63090
Send FlowersServices provided by
Oltmann Funeral Home - WashingtonOnly 4 days left for delivery to next service.